Numbers crunched by the State’s own scientific research institute, the CSIR, show that technological advances have already made renewable energy a far cheaper option than nuclear.
While going through Eskom’s latest financial results, what concerned Chris Yelland was the cost and time overruns at the Medupi and Kusile power stations.
Both Eskom and Westinghouse have responded to an article on the awaited judgement of the Constitutional Court of South Africa in respect of a R5-billion contract between the power utility and Areva.
For the third time since awarding a R5bn tender to Areva in August 2014, Eskom found itself defending its award decision – this time in the highest court of the land.
The SA Nuclear Energy Corporation has embroiled itself over future closure costs of the massive Pelindaba nuclear research centre 33km west of Pretoria.
An insightful article from Chris Yelland on Eskom’s challenges, new acting CEO Brian Molefe and the way forward for the cash-strapped company.
Eskom has terminated its C&I contract with Alstom and reinstated it with ABB South Africa. Facing setback after setback, Eskom needs to take a step in the right direction for the sake of the South African economy. Chris Yelland discusses the current situation.
Chris Yelland unpacks the turmoil in the electricity sector in plain language, addressing the details and finding the light in a messy situation.
New technical problems arising during the commissioning of Unit 6, the first of six 800 MW generation units at Eskom’s Medupi power station, may be placing South Africa’s electricity supply at risk.
Chris Yelland suggests Ramaphosa begins addressing the Eskom Crisis by dusting off the six year old White Paper. There’s no need to reinvent any wheels.